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Cisco is the worldwide leader in IT and networking, and NIIT Foundation, a not-for-profit organization focused on bridging the skills gap within a student, has come together to bring the Cyber Suraksha Plus program for students interested in pursuing careers in Cyber security.
4 Modules
The program is structured into 4 modules and covers cyber security fundamentals, advanced system protection, strategies against ransomware and cyber- attacks, cloud security, and more. It also offers insights into professional environments and personality development to bring out the best in each student.
Career Opportunities
 Career opportunities for ethical hackers and cyber security professionals are vast, with demand expected to grow further. Set yourself on the path to a promising future with the Cyber Suraksha Plus program and become a digital-age superhero defending the online world.
Goal of
Cyber Suraksha
Total Impact – 10,10,000
Cyber Suraksha Impact in the First 3 Years
Total Impact – 1,031,123
Cyber Suraksha Female Participation
Total Impact – 38.55%
Students Placed
under Cyber
Workforce
(FY 2023-2024)
2,094
(FY 2022-2023)
1,756
(FY 2024-2025)
2,349
Total Impact – 6,199
Program Categories
can choose from to make them Cyber secure and build a career in cybersecurity.
(Trainer Led)
Gain practical knowledge to recognise cyber threats, avoid online fraud and stay safe in the digital world. Designed for diverse communities, this course makes cybersecurity simple, accessible and relevant to everyday life.
Duration (Hrs): 2 Hrs
Language: Hindi, English, Marathi,
Telagu, Tamil, Udiya, Bangla,
Kannada
(Self Learning)
Learn to identify online scams, protect your personal information and use the internet and social media safely. This self-paced, multilingual course builds essential digital safety habits through simple, easy-to-understand video content.
Language: Hindi, English, Marathi, Telagu, Tamil, Udiya, Bangla, Kannada
AI Prime
Build cybersecurity awareness, recognise common cyber threats and learn to protect your personal data and privacy. Explore essential security practices, organisational safety and the role of AI in creating a safer digital world.
Duration (Hrs): 8 Hrs
Language: Hindi, English
 This foundational cybersecurity course covers core security concepts, network protocols, cryptography, and AI, building a strong base for advanced education and career growth in cybersecurity.
Duration (Hrs): 30 Hrs
Language: Hindi, English
 This comprehensive course provides professionals and students with in- depth cybersecurity knowledge, covering networks, threats, defense, digital forensics, and AI, preparing them for career growth. This includes Professional Edge.
Duration (Hrs): 140 Hrs
Language: English
Program Progression
Worldwide
Leader
Students can apply or will be nominated for the program by their education institute
Student Pre-Assessment
& Selection
An assessment will be conducted to ensure that all eligibility criteria are met. Post the assessment, students will be notified if they are selected
Program Training
Delivery – Virtually
 The NIIT Foundation and CISCO Cyber Suraksha Plus program will be conducted virtually or in the Hybrid mode wherever possibility is available. The training will cover all modules and training will be given.
Career Prospects
Some of the job roles that students can look forward to being:
 A security analyst analyses and assesses vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks), investigates using available tools and countermeasures to remedy the detected vulnerabilities, and recommends solutions and best practices.
A security analyst analyses and assesses vulnerabilities in the infrastructure (software, hardware, networks), investigates using available tools and countermeasures to remedy the detected vulnerabilities, and recommends solutions and best practices.
A cyber security lead ensures that all work is being completed across the various disciplines in IT. They also assess terms of vulnerabilities and exposure, to internal or external attacks. As part of your role, you will form an integral part of the Technical Design Authority group and will evaluate any new project work intended on being completed (including small changes) in both hardware and software terms.
Designs a security system or major components of a security system, and may head a security design team to build a new security system.
A cyber security lead ensures that all work is being completed across the various disciplines in IT. They also assess terms of vulnerabilities and exposure, to internal or external attacks. As part of your role, you will form an integral part of the Technical Design Authority group and will evaluate any new project work intended on being completed (including small changes) in both hardware and software terms.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Cyber Awareness Program is open to students aged 12 and above.
- The Cyber Foundation program is available for students aged 18 and above.
- The Cyber Career program is designed for students aged 18 and above, who hold a graduation degree. Final year students are also eligible to enrol. Preferred degree students include B.Tech (CS/IT), BCA, MCA, BSc IT, and M.Tech and are looking for jobs in cybersecurity domain.
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